
Down to a Science
Briana Jones was stunned when she earned a coveted spot in one of the world’s largest competitions for high school students. Once there, she faced stiff challenges from other top

Fresh Apple Cake
I love to cook and bake for my family. I’m the first to admit I’m not very good at it, and there have been plenty of times nobody liked what

Diamonds in the Rough
The Oaks Course and Ashton Hills Golf Club endear themselves to local golfers by offering world-class amenities with close-to-home convenience. by Nat Harwell Whenever an assignment pops up, I try

A Seat at the Table
Pockets of our communities remain illiterate despite access to education that was once reserved for a select few. How do we alleviate this problem? Science-based training methods hold the key.

Getting a Read on Literacy
The ability to read and write remains one of the great divides between the haves and the have-nots, even in 2020. By Dr. Kim Coady What does it mean to

Sharp Left Turn
A nerve injury suffered in 2015 impacted the use of Alissa Muscarello’s dominant hand and forced her to leave a career in veterinary medicine. Acrylic painting provided her with an

A Treasure Hidden In a Field
Easter eggs will once again wobble and spin their way through a myriad of celebrations around the world this Easter season. Games, competitions and festivities are as varied as the

Life’s Simple Pleasures
Somewhere along the line, pleasure got a bad rap. Actually, there is no mystery about when the confusion started. It began when Adam and Eve decided they would rather be

An Enduring Fireside Chat
Compared to where we’ve just come from, the road ahead looks a little bleak. We just burned through three major holidays in less than five weeks. The shopping-eating-meeting-greeting frenzy is